I'm on attempt #2 to keep two Pilea Mollis aka 'Moon Valley' plants alive. I tried once before and the plant just dried up on me despite moist media.
One I got several months ago on the discount rack but it didn't look unsaveable. Hasn't quite come back though. The other one was healthy and still is, as far as I can tell. I was wondering whether how I have them set up right now is good. I've had some conflicting info come up regarding light levels, etc, and would like that cleared up if possible.
I have them lighted by a s-se window. They get a good 4-5 hours of good light, further blocked by my little bonsai tree. So they get filtered, strong light and then weaker indirect light during the morning and evening hours. I've seen some say they like a lot of light and others(and the tag) say Its a low light plant, like ivy. I've heard they like higher humidity, so I spray mist them twice a day, morning and evening. Humidity is probably 40-70% depending on what time of the day or night it is. Temperature is in the 70's. Been keeping the media moist but letting It dry just a bit before watering again.
Does this sound good or can I change something? Thanks.
One I got several months ago on the discount rack but it didn't look unsaveable. Hasn't quite come back though. The other one was healthy and still is, as far as I can tell. I was wondering whether how I have them set up right now is good. I've had some conflicting info come up regarding light levels, etc, and would like that cleared up if possible.
I have them lighted by a s-se window. They get a good 4-5 hours of good light, further blocked by my little bonsai tree. So they get filtered, strong light and then weaker indirect light during the morning and evening hours. I've seen some say they like a lot of light and others(and the tag) say Its a low light plant, like ivy. I've heard they like higher humidity, so I spray mist them twice a day, morning and evening. Humidity is probably 40-70% depending on what time of the day or night it is. Temperature is in the 70's. Been keeping the media moist but letting It dry just a bit before watering again.
Does this sound good or can I change something? Thanks.